Publications by authors named "Nhat T Tran"

The utilization of agricultural by-products for the synthesis of hybrid nanomaterials represents an environmentally sustainable approach. This research aims to comprehensively investigate high-performance silver and copper nanoparticles hybrid materials based on carboxymethyl-modified cellulose / lignin derived from rice husks (CMC / CML-AgNPs and CMC / CML-CuONPs) and apply them for antimicrobial activities. CMC / CML was used to reduce Ag / Cu cations to the atomic level and then efficiently stabilize Ag / CuO nanoparticles, an eco-friendly method and sustainable development.

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  • Giant congenital melanocytic nevus requires careful planning and multiple surgeries for complete removal.
  • In a specific case, surgeons used a technique involving serial tissue expansion to gradually remove the nevus over several months.
  • The method proved effective, successfully excising a large portion of the nevus while minimizing the number of surgeries and improving the patient's appearance.
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  • This study investigates the use of copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq) to identify chromosomal abnormalities in a diverse group of 3,776 pregnant Vietnamese women who had abnormal ultrasound results.* -
  • Out of the participants, 448 women were found to have chromosomal aberrations, with 274 exhibiting chromosomal aneuploidies and 174 having pathogenic CNVs.* -
  • The findings highlight the significance of CNV-seq in improving prenatal diagnosis and understanding fetal ultrasound anomalies, reinforcing the need for diverse participant representation in such studies.*
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Posttraumatic osteoarthritis is primarily characterized by articular cartilage destruction secondary to trauma or fracture events. Even while intra-articular scar tissue can be observed following ankle fractures, little is known about its nature and molecular events linking its biological activity and cartilage deterioration. Here, we investigated scar tissue's histological and molecular characteristics, and its relationship with localized articular cartilage alterations consistent with early osteoarthritic degeneration.

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() and () mainly spread through airborne fungal spores. An effective control to impede the dissemination of the spores of in the air affecting the environment and food was carried out. This study focuses on the sustainable rice husk-extracted lignin, nanolignin, lignin/n-lignin capped silver nanoparticles used for fungal growth inhibition.

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Background: Osteochondral defects of the talus can be effectively treated using microfracture, which is technically safe, accessible, and affordable. However, fibrous tissue and fibrocartilage comprise the majority of tissue repairs resulting from these procedures. These tissue types lack the mechanical characteristics of native hyaline cartilage and might significantly contribute to the decline in long-term outcomes.

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Antibacterial materials have been developed for a long time but bacteria adapt very quickly and become resistant to these materials. This study focuses on the synthesis of a hybrid material system from lignin and silver/silica nanoparticles (Lig@Ag/SiO NPs) which were used against bacteria including Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S.

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Magnesium (Mg), as a biodegradable material, is a promising candidate for orthopedic surgery. Long-bone fractures usually occur in cancellous-bone-rich epiphysis at each end or the cortical-rich diaphysis in the center, with different bone healing processes. Little is known about the differences in results between the two regions when applying Mg implants.

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  • * A new method was developed to identify female carriers of α-thalassemia using non-invasive prenatal test samples, finding that 7.76% of 68,885 Vietnamese pregnant women carried deletions related to the disorder.
  • * The approach showed high accuracy, with F1-scores between 94.74% and 99.55% for detecting various genotypes, and it suggests that using cfDNA from prenatal tests could be a cost-effective way to identify carriers of α-thalassemia.
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Osteonecrosis is acknowledged as a relatively uncommon disorder caused by various factors, including autoimmune diseases, drug-induced diseases, inherited metabolic disorders, coagulation disorders, and underlying malignancies. To our knowledge, no previous research has investigated osteonecrosis stemming from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Herein, we report a rare case of postperipheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-induced multifocal osteonecrosis in the foot and ankle that demonstrated a low serpiginous peripheral signal on T1-weighted images and a double-line sign on fat-suppressed or T2-weighted magnetic resonance images.

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  • A study in Vietnam assessed the prevalence of inherited metabolic diseases (G6PD, PKU, and GAL) among pregnant women using massively parallel sequencing (MPS), a method that allows for simultaneous screening of multiple genetic variants.
  • Out of 3,259 pregnant women screened, 13.8% were found to carry disease-associated variants, with G6PD being the most common and GAL being very rare.
  • The findings underscore the importance of routine carrier screening during prenatal care in Vietnam, suggesting MPS as an effective tool for identifying both common and rare genetic variants to aid in public health planning.
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Rice husk is one of the most abundant biomass resources in the world, yet it is not effectively used. This study focuses on the sustainably rice-husk-extracted lignin, nano-lignin (n-Lignin), lignin-capped silver nanoparticles (LCSN), n-Lignin-capped silver nanoparticles (n-LCSN), and lignin-capped silica-silver nanoparticles (LCSSN), and using them for antibacterial activities. The final n-Lignin-based products had a sphere-like structure, of which the size varied between 50 and 80 nm.

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We analyzed and compared genomes of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-producing from pigs and pig farm workers at 116 farms in Vietnam. Analyses revealed the presence of , , , , , , , , and in both hosts. Most strains from pigs contained quinolones () and colistin resistance genes (-1 and -3).

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WHO considers colistin as a highest priority critically important drug for human health, and occurrence of colistin-resistant bacteria in livestock is of health concern. The current study determined occurrence of colistin-resistant in pigs and workers at pig farms in Vietnam, and investigated the genetic background for resistance. Colistin-resistant were detected from pigs in 53/116 (45.

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Vu Gia-Thu Bon (VGTB) river basin is an area where flash flood and heavy flood events occur frequently, negatively impacting the local community and socio-economic development of Quang Nam Province. In recent years, structural and non-structural solutions have been implemented to mitigate damages due to floods. However, under the impact of climate change, natural disasters continue to happen unpredictably day by day.

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Objective: Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria may be transmitted between farm workers and livestock. This study aimed to determine and compare the prevalence and the genetic determinants of cefotaxime-resistant and ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in faecal isolates from workers and pigs at 100 farms in northern Vietnam.

Methods: Farmers were interviewed about antimicrobial usage in livestock.

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